Behavior
Why People "Fly from Facts"
Research shows the appeal of untestable beliefs and how they lead to a polarized society
Justin Friesen is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Winnipeg. He studies the psychological and motivational factors that perpetuate social and economic inequality.
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